ATLANTA – Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) expands the OLWCM ceiling light family from Lithonia Lighting to offer two styles and three lumen packages. The OLWCM ceiling mount luminaires are an ideal solution for outdoor lighting applications such as parking areas, garages, carports, loading docks and covered walkways as well as interior applications such as factories and warehouses.

OLWCM 36 luminaires are designed with a tight, type 5 light distribution, ideal for lighting smaller areas at higher foot candle levels. The OLWCM 46 and OLWCM 57 luminaires provide a wide light distribution for illuminating larger areas. The OLWCM ceiling lights utilize high-performance LEDs, which maintain 70 percent of light service at an expected 50,000 hours of service.

“The versatile OLWCM family provides a solution for many ceiling light applications ,” said Dan Armstrong, Value Stream Manager, Lithonia Outdoor. “This is just one example of how Lithonia Lighting continues to deliver value and versatility.”

All OLWCM ceiling light luminaires are designed for mounting heights between 8 and 15 feet. They are designed for flush or pendant mounting for customizable mounting heights. The fixtures are crafted with rugged cast-aluminum and corrosion-resistant bronze or white housing. Additionally, polycarbonate lenses protect the LEDs from the elements and provide a broad and even light distribution.

For more information on the latest in LED luminaires for outdoor lighting applications, please visit www.lithonia.com or www.acuitybrands.com.

About Acuity Brands

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a North American market leader and one of the world's leading providers of lighting solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications. With fiscal year 2012 net sales of over $1.9 billion, Acuity Brands employs approximately 6,000 associates and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with operations throughout North America, and in Europe and Asia. The company's lighting solutions are sold under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting®, Holophane®, Peerless®, Gotham®, Mark Architectural Lighting™, Winona® Lighting, Healthcare Lighting®, Hydrel®, American Electric Lighting®, Carandini®, Antique Street Lamps™, Tersen®, Sunoptics®, Sensor Switch®, Lighting Control & Design™, Synergy® Lighting Controls, Pathway Connectivity™, Dark to Light®, ROAM®, RELOC® Wiring Solutions, and Acculamp®.